Depending on experience £28,062 Pro rata
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ALCOHOL BLOOD PRESSURE BLOOD SUGAR MENTAL HEALTH QOF
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The Tower Hamlets GP Care Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in London to join their dedicated team, primarily focusing on providing quality care to patients listed under the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Register. This role offers significant development opportunities through access to various HCA training courses. The HCA will deliver integrated multi-professional services, performing physical health checks and interventions for SMI patients, utilizing systems like EMIS and RIO for data management and investigation. The position emphasises maintaining safety, adhering to Trust Policies, and fostering effective communication between primary and secondary care providers.
Key responsibilities include ensuring annual physical health checks are completed for patients on the SMI list, meeting contract and performance targets, and contributing to reporting and monitoring systems within the team. The HCA will also be expected to implement health and safety measures while forming essential relationships with healthcare partners. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Key responsibilities include ensuring annual physical health checks are completed for patients on the SMI list, meeting contract and performance targets, and contributing to reporting and monitoring systems within the team. The HCA will also be expected to implement health and safety measures while forming essential relationships with healthcare partners. The organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our dedicated team, in providing quality care to a diverse population which involves patients mainly on the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Register. The post holder will have lots of development opportunities working with this excellent service by having access to all HCA updates/courses provided by CPEN (GP Care Group education provider).
The employment of HCAs working across the secondary care-primary care interface will enable much better links along the care pathway and allow direct communication between HCAs in primary care and secondary care.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
- To provide an Integrated Multi-professional service for people with serious enduring mental health problems in relation to their physical health checks and interventions.
- To work with the Teams to ensure that all contract and performance targets are met.
- To review the annual physical health checks are completed for clients on the SMI list
- To contribute to the use of monitoring templates, effective monthly reports and promotion of technology systems within the team that will enable the collation data for monthly reporting.
- The post holder will be required to use EMIS systems to perform investigations and enter health data on patients attending the CMHT (Community Mental Health Team).
- To ensure that all Trust Policies and Procedures such as incident reporting, clinical risk management, complaints, etc are adhered to.
- To take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.
- To form key relationships with both secondary and primary care partners (GPs, surgeries) as required
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JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be a member of staff within the Recovery Service/ Neighbourhood Teams providing physical health checks to a defined group of SMI patients.
The post holder will be required to use both RIO and EMIS systems to perform investigations and enter health data on patients attending the CMHT.
The employment of HCAs working across the secondary care-primary care interface will enable much better links along the care pathway and allow direct communication between HCAs in primary care and secondary care.
The QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) physical health checks are the key physical health checks required.
- BMI
- Blood pressure and pulse
- Lifestyle including diet and exercise.
- Smoking status
- Substance misuse (drugs and alcohol use)
- Cardio-metabolic risk using tools such as Q-Risk and the Lester Tool
- Blood lipids including Cholesterol.
- Blood sugar (HbA1c)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide an Integrated Multi-professional service for people with serious enduring mental health problems in relation to their physical health checks and interventions.
- To work with the Teams to ensure that all contract and performance targets are met.
- To review the annual physical health checks are completed for clients on the SMI list.
- To contribute to the use of monitoring templates, effective monthly reports and promotion of technology systems within the team that will enable the collation data for monthly reporting.
- To ensure that all Trust Policies and Procedures such as incident reporting, clinical risk management, complaints, etc are adhered to.
- To take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.
- To form key relationships with both secondary and primary care partners (GPs, surgeries) as required.
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1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
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While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
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Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
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- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
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